Video shows correspondents' dinner suspect charge checkpoint
Summary
A man suspected of trying to breach security at the White House Correspondents' Dinner had several weapons with him. Police and security officers exchanged gunfire with the suspect at a checkpoint; no officers were seriously hurt, and the suspect was taken to the hospital for evaluation.Key Facts
- The incident happened at the security checkpoint for the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
- The suspect carried multiple weapons when he approached the checkpoint.
- Surveillance video showed the suspect running past metal detectors while security agents drew their guns.
- Police and security officers fired at the suspect, who was not hit by any bullets.
- One U.S. Secret Service officer was hit in his protective vest but was taken to the hospital in good condition.
- The suspect was described by police as a lone gunman.
- Both the suspect and the officer were taken to the hospital for evaluation.
- The incident occurred in Washington, D.C., with police led by Chief Jeffery W. Carroll.
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